Head of Finance with progression to FD / CFO

Meraki Talent Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services group in Manchester is looking for a Head of Finance. This pivotal position offers a salary of £100,000 - £120,000 plus bonuses, with opportunities for progression to Finance Director or CFO. The individual will engage in high-level commercial activities and also manage hands-on finance tasks in a lean function. This role is essential in supporting the organization’s growth strategy and M&A activities.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of progressing to Finance Director or CFO.
• Experience in high-level commercial activities.
• Comfortable with hands-on BAU finance.

Responsibilities

• Business partner with SLT, Exec, and Board.
• Help achieve strategic objectives.
• Engage in the turnaround of distressed operations.

Job description

Meraki Talent are supporting with the permanent appoint of a Head of Finance based in Manchester paying £100,000 - £120,000 plus bonus & wider benefits package with a clear line of progression to Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer.

The Opportunity

This entrepreneurial group is entering an exciting phase of accelerated growth, with strategic M&A activity at the heart of its expansion plans. The organisation currently comprises seven high-performing divisions and has a strong pipeline of additional acquisition targets. Its growth strategy encompasses both the acquisition of established, ready-made businesses and the turnaround of underperforming or distressed operations transforming them, through targeted investment, funding, and strong leadership, into high-value, profitable divisions.

The Role

The of Head of Finance is a pivotal position to help the group achieve it's strategic objectives. It's imperative the individual has the capability and desire to become the Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer to ensure the company & candidate grow in tandem. This is a rare role where the Head of Finance will be fully exposed to high level commercial activities from day 1, but also must be comfortable in being hands on with BAU finance due the businesses & finance functions lean nature.

The key components will include :

• SLT, Exec, and Board Business Partner...